The Good Word with Tisha Lewis

Powerhouse publicist Thomasina Perkins joins us on The Good Word following a recent life-threatening health crisis and seven-day hospitalization after suffering severe anemia and an iron deficiency! Now, she's using her voice to encourage others to prioritize their health and donate blood.

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Former DC police officer turned author Irene Reyes-Smith joins us on The Good Word with Tisha Lewis! She turned her own son in and shares what that moment was like for her and him! Plus, her message to parents navigating raising troubled teenagers and more. Her books Surviving The Badge, The Badge and Women in Blue share the candid moments behind the badge in the nation’s capital and how faith helped guide it all. Watch new episodes of The Good Word on demand Sundays at 10am on Fox Local DC and Wednesday through Sunday on Fox Soul! Check your local listings.

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Pastor Akisha Jefferson joins The Good Word! She is also known as The Job Coach. She has a new book called "The Blueprint Journal: Building the Life you were born for" and it was released on Friday, October 2nd which is her father's birthday. Jefferson says her father passed away last year. Jefferson goes on to share personal stories from people across the Washington, DC area who are unemployed and underemployed. She's urging them to monetize their skillsets.

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Prince George’s County, Maryland native and first-time documentary filmmaker of Beyond Banners Andre Jackson joins us on The Good Word! His wife Rashea was the executive producer on the film focusing on the 60-year basketball history and legacy at Gwynn Park High School in Brandywine, Maryland. Andre experienced cardiac arrest during filming! He says his heart flatlined THREE TIMES. 10 days later he returned to set! He credits his faith and family for his recovery and the film’s completion. Watch The Good Word on demand at 10am on Fox Local DC and on Fox Soul Wednesday through Sunday.

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Children’s book author Orjiugo Hourihan joins us on The Good Word! She’s the author of Olie and His Light. The book was inspired by her relationship with her young son and focuses on the light within us all. Hourihan also has a daughter. Born in Nigeria and raised in the UK before coming to the United States, Orjiugo shares her message of kindness, compassion and empathy with FOX 5's Tisha Lewis. "I felt like becoming a mother was the most powerful I had ever felt but also the most vulnerable and responsible," said Hourihan. Watch The Good Word with Tisha Lewis Sundays at 10am on demand on Fox Local DC and Wednesday through Sunday on Fox Soul.

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"Rich is Good, Wealthy is Better" author, motivational speaker and radio host Reverend Dr. Willie Jolley joins us on The Good Word with Tisha Lewis! He talks about faith and finances and shares his thoughts on the difference between rich and wealthy and the importance of financial literacy. Jolley started his career in entertainment as a jazz singer before pivoting and becoming a professional motivational speaker and host. He is an award-winning speaker and the author of several books including one he co-wrote with his wife "Make Love, Make Money, Make it Last!" Watch The Good Word on demand at 10am on Fox Local DC and on Fox Soul Wednesdays and Fridays! Check your local listings.

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Pastor-turned-Bishop Michelle Thomas joins us on The Good Word! Thomas is the first Black female consecrated Bishop in the Episcopacy in Loudoun County, Virginia; consecrated to the office of Bishop in November. She shares her personal stories about preserving, pushing and navigating grief after her son drowned and how she’s continued to serve others and the community. Watch The Good Word with Tisha Lewis on demand at 10am on Sunday on Fox Local DC and on Fox Soul on Wednesdays and Sundays! Check your local listings.

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Cardiologist Dr. Reed Shnider joins The Good Word with Tisha Lewis after returning from his annual trip to Tanzania where he provides medical care and services at no cost to children suffering heart failure. He shares an inspiring and uplifting conversation about the difference one person can make worlds away. Watch The Good Word on demand Sundays at 10am on Fox Local DC and Wednesdays and Sundays on Fox Soul! Check your local listings.

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Children’s author Sue Fliess joins us on The Good Word! Fliess wrote Sadie Sprocket Builds A Rocket and the book's success soared to incredible heights. The Artemis II crew and Second Lady Usha Vance read Fliess's book about a young girl Sadie building rockets at the National Air and Space Museum. Fliess attended the taped reading and shares with Fox 5's Tisha Lewis her experience meeting the astronauts and the Second Lady. Fliess also shares how she went from stay-at-home mom to award winning children’s author. Watch The Good Word on demand at 10am on Fox Local DC and Wednesdays and Sundays on Fox Soul! Check your local listings.

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Domestic violence, abuse, addiction and mental health. A no holds barred conversation with author Eva Pinkney on The Good Word with Tisha Lewis! Pinkney shares how her books Crazy Is As Crazy Does, Part 1 and Part 2 tackle mental health head on, inspired by her mother’s struggle with mental health and her own journey, surviving domestic violence, abuse and more. She says her story could be coming to a movie theater near you! Watch The Good Word on demand Sundays at 10am and on Fox Soul Wednesdays and Sundays! Check your local listings.

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